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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.57, 4,445.36 and 1,015.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.57, 4,445.36 and 1,015.79 is: 1,523.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.57 : 4,445.36 = 1,015.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.57/4,445.36 = 1,015.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.57x = 4,445.36 × 1,015.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.57x = 4,515,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,524.93/2,963.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.68

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